News & Events 2020-03-01

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March 1, 2020

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AT ST. JOHN’S

JOB OPENING // EVENING SERVICE VERGER

In the Middle Ages, the Verger led the procession of the altar party into the church. Back then, the Verger swung the virge (a short staff or mace with a small cross on the end) to keep back animals, ruffians, and ne’er-do-wells who might interfere with the procession.

Modern day Vergers have quite a different job and at St. John’s their primary responsibility is helping with the practical set up of church furniture and running the sound/audio technology during the evening service in addition to other duties as are needed. This is a perfect job for a student or someone who wants to work part-time.

If you are interested in the position please email krista@sjvan.org

SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTING SERIES

AGM/VESTRY MEETING

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 // 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM SPEAKER: REV. JEREMY GRAHAM

MONDAY, MAR 2 // 7:30 PM

Drawing on Andy Crouch’s book The Tech-Wise Family and other helpful resources, Rev. Jeremy Graham will lead a three-part workshop which invites participation and dialogue around the biblical perspective on technology and how it can inform your family?

NEXT UPCOMING DATE: Sunday, March 29 at 12:30pm-2pm WHERE: St John’s Vancouver COST: $30 per family for childcare and course materials REGISTER: registration is now closed!

If you have any questions contact Jeremy, jeremy@sjvan.org.

We invite the entire congregation to Come to our Annual Vestry meeting where we will reflect on 2019 and look forward to 2020. We will be hearing from our Rector David Short and other ministry leaders as well as voting on the 2020 budget, and electing our Board of Trustees.

Please join us on Monday, March 2 at 7:30 pm here at the church. Our annual report and financial statements will be published prior to this meeting in the newsletter and also on our website.

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MORNING CATECHISM SESSIONS SUNDAY, MAR 1 // 11:00 AM

This week’s topic: “I Believe in the Life Everlasting”.

What do we know about heaven? What don’t we know? What does heaven have to do with my bucket list? This week in Catechism at 11 am we will be working on the last part of the Apostles’ Creed “I Believe in the Life Everlasting”.

Next week we begin a two part series on the Sacraments, bringing the course to an end for the term on March 15th. Please join us, we would love to see you.

MARCH 1, 2020

GRIEF GROUP // FEB 6 - APRIL 16

NO EVENING CATECHISM // MARCH 1

What can we say? Grief is complex and complicated but a time to experience God’s comfort and hope. Sometimes it is difficult to recognize the comfort of the gospel but other times you find Jesus’ hope in time of loss is like a renewal of your conversion.

This Sunday, March 1st, Catechism at 7pm is cancelled due to soup Sundays.

Next week’s topic: What is God’s vision for marriage, sex, and fostering fidelity among his people?

At SJV we want to walk along side you in your grief with the Psalmists. Beginning February 6 we will begin a 9 session grief group/bible study meeting weekly.

We will be back again on the March 8th and we will be covering the seventh commandment, “though shall not commit adultery.”

Please contact james@sjvan.org for more information or visit the website for registration.

Come along for a light meal and a heavy discussion.

LEARNER’S EXCHANGE // MAR 1 & MAR 8

@STJOHNSVANCOUVER @SJVAN.EVENING

STJOHNSVANCOUVER.ORG

WHAT’S UP NEXT SUNDAY

SUN, MARCH 8 7:30 AM holy communion

11:00 AM morning prayer

9:00 AM morning prayer

6:00 PM evening prayer

SPEAKER

TOPIC

Cindy Aalders

Women’s Spirituality

Andrew Buchanan

The mission field of Japan

HAVE YOU MISSED ANY SERMONS FROM THE MATTHEW SERIES? Visit stjohnsvancouver.org/sermons to catch any sessions you may have missed.

ST. JOHN’S

A community of contrast, gripped by the gospel of God’s grace, reaching out with the gospel of Christ.

ANNUAL REPORT 2019 issued march 1, 2020

5350 BAILLIE ST., VANCOUVER BC

ST. JOHN’S PRIORITIES Gospel Proclamation Gospel Formation

ST. JOHN’S MINISTRIES Cross Cultural Ministries

Gospel Application

ST. JOHN’S FINANCIAL Treasurer’s Report 2019 Financial Report

THE ANNUAL VESTRY (AGM) MONDAY, MAR 2 // 7:30 PM

We invite the entire congregation to come to our Annual Vestry Meeting.

Highlights of the meeting will include..

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The Rector’s Charge: David Short’s reflections on 2019 and vision for 2020.

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Hearing from Ministry leaders about how God’s kingdom is growing under our three strategic priorities: Gospel Proclamation, Gospel Formation and Gospel Application .

Lots to read this weak.

In the church foyer you will find three important documents.

1. The 2019 Annual Report This is our annual report to the congregation highlighting ministry in 2019, a look forward to 2020, and our Treasurer’s report.

2. The 2020 Vestry Meeting Agenda

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An update from the property committee on our building search.

This document contains all you need to know about the vestry meeting including the proposed 2020 budget.

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Voting on the 2020 Budget.

3. The 2019 Audited Financial Statements.

St. John’s Vancouver Offices: 2325 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J2 // Phone: 604-558-4400 stjohnsvancouver.org